The Perfume Library

Sports Car Club

6.6

Penhaligon's · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Penhaligon's Sports Car Club is a green, fresh and woody unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days outdoors; it has been discontinued. It opens with Swiss stone pine and pink pepper, while eucalyptus and cypress keep the heart cool. In the base, patchouli, patchoulol, ambroxan and musk tie it together into an earthy, lightly sweet and slightly synthetic woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure and business settings lead. It leans masculine in character but wears as unisex. M. Micallef Royal Vintage and Kerosene Creature have a close profile.

Bin Shaikh / بن شيخ

8.7

Ahmed Al Maghribi · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh / بن شيخ is a unisex perfume that sets floral, sweet and spicy tones on an oriental, woody base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters read it mostly as masculine and classic, with fewer calling it feminine or modern. It opens with citrus notes, French lavender and saffron, joined by oakmoss and rose. In the heart, jasmine, violet, sugar, bakhoor and orchid add a floral, sweet warmth. The base of white musk, amber, patchouli, oud and ambroxan leaves a resinous, earthy and animalic depth.

Armani Privé - Sable Nuit

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Sable Nuit is a sweet, resinous and woody unisex scent with a warm, smoky character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and nights out are the favoured occasions, though it also works for leisure and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it leans neither way. It opens with frankincense and pink pepper, a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, labdanum, cedarwood, benzoin and patchouli build a woody, earthy base. In the base, ambroxan, frankincense and vanilla bring out the sweetness.

Coach Dreams

7.4

Coach · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Dreams is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around pear, bitter orange, cactus blossom and gardenia, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they wear it mainly for daily, leisure and office use. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Pear and bitter orange keep the opening bright and fruity. Moving to the heart, cactus blossom and gardenia add a soft floral touch, with the sweet, creamy side coming forward. Joshua tree and ambroxan leave a clean, synthetic base underneath. Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Neon (2020)

7.6

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Neon is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus and fruit with a fresh, slightly synthetic woodiness, leaning towards spring and summer and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear ahead of sport and office. In character votes, masculine leads and modern comes second. It has been discontinued. The top is lemon, grapefruit, pineapple and mandarin orange: sharp, juicy and fruity. In the heart, amber, dry woods and ambroxan set that freshness on a woody footing, and white musk and sandalwood soften it in the base. Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui and Toni Gard Seaside Man have a close profile.

Rose Nue

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Nue is a fresh, green, powdery floral that wraps rose in a sweet, creamy softness, and it suits spring and summer best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily and business wear leading, and it reads mostly feminine. It opens with aldehydes, rose leaf and green mandarin orange for a bright, green start. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute is softened by heliotrope and Bourbon vanilla into something creamy and sweet. The base of sandalwood, suede, ambroxan and musk leaves a woody, faintly leathery, powdery finish.

Eau Coeur (2022)

7.4

Thomas De Monaco · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Thomas De Monaco Eau Coeur (2022) is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, powdery, creamy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further back. It sits closest to leisure, evening and night-out wear, and reads somewhat more feminine, though masculine votes are not scarce. The top holds magnolia, osmanthus absolute and pink pepper, so spice and flowers open together. In the heart, Moroccan rose absolute, oak wood and Virginia cedar bring woody tones forward. The base of musk, tonka bean absolute and ambroxan softens and sweetens it. Glossier You and Molinard Iris have a close profile.

Ambre Bohème

8.8

LM Parfums · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

LM Parfums Ambre Bohème is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings. A sweet, spicy, resinous oriental character leads. The opening of cypriol, sandalwood, nutmeg and Indonesian patchouli sets a woody, spiced tone. Oud, ambroxan and tonka bean sit in the heart, and Siam benzoin, vanilla and musk carry the base into a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters point to fall and winter, and to evenings and nights out, while summer gets little support. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share call it feminine. Parfums MDCI L'Homme aux Gants and Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Metaphor

8.1

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Metaphor is a fresh, floral women's perfume that suits fall and spring days best. Bergamot and pear open light and slightly fruity. In the heart, tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine sambac lead; the florals carry a sweet, powdery feel with a touch of spice behind them. Vetiver, patchouli, vanilla and ambroxan settle it onto a soft, warm base. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate; most pick fall and spring, then winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also fitting. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Rue Broca Nexa Musée and Hamidi Oud & Perfumes Peach Musk have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette

6.9

Lancôme · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent that settles into a sweet, powdery floral; it has been discontinued. It wears well, with good longevity and projection. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and can also work for evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and bergamot for a bright citrus lift, with tea and pink pepper adding a dry edge. The heart is floral: jasmine absolute, neroli, orange blossom absolute and Turkish rose. In the base, ambroxan, musk and patchouli soften the sweetness, while orris concrete leaves a powdery trail.

Oriental Mint / Noir Marine

7.1

Phaedon · 2011

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Phaedon Oriental Mint / Noir Marine is a unisex scent led by Egyptian mint and cedar, pairing a fresh, aquatic feel with smoky, resinous depth from black tobacco, tolu balm and musk. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor fades fast. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with cool, green Egyptian mint. In the heart, cedar, geranium and pepper add a dry, woody, spicy layer over the mint. The base of black tobacco, tolu balm, ambroxan and white musk sweetens it and closes on a smoky, resinous warmth.

L'Eau d'Issey Rose & Rose

6.7

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Rose & Rose is a fresh rose scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daytime and business, with night and evening use further behind. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens with rose, raspberry, pear and pink pepper, a fruity, sweet and fresh start. In the heart, rosa centifolia, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose deepen the floral side. Ambroxan, patchouli and cashmeran settle underneath into a creamy, soft base. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Bond No. 9 Bryant Park have a close profile.

Iris de Gris

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris sets the green, powdery coolness of iris and pea against blood orange and bergamot, making a unisex scent that is easy to wear through the day. Mint and citrus give it a fresh start, while iris shows its powdery side softened by the green touch of pea. Woods, musk and ambroxan lay a clean, woody base beneath that freshness, with a faint spicy note running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which suggests it falls between the two. Rochas Eau de Rochas Fraîche and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Fugazzi

7.8

Borntostandout · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Borntostandout Fugazzi is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent in which milk, grapefruit and saffron stand out before it softens into vanilla and musk. The top holds milk, grapefruit, cumin and mandarin orange, with frankincense alongside. At the heart, saffron, suede, gaiac wood and vetiver build a spicy, leathery, woody character. In the base, musk, ambroxan and vanilla take over, and the scent settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and leisure, night out and evening wear are almost level. Masculine, modern and feminine votes sit close together, so the scent doesn't lean to one gender.

Blood Orange

7.7

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Blood Orange is a unisex scent where citrus and fruit sit in a fresh, lightly sweet frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It leans masculine in character, though it stays unisex. The top is mandarin orange, tangerine and blood orange, so it opens bright and juicy. Jasmine sambac and ambroxan form the heart, while rose absolute, ambergris and patchouli carry the base. The fresh citrus accord is softened by a spicy, woody warmth. Aaron Terence Hughes Haze and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Match

7.5

Der Duft · 2021

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Der Duft Match is a unisex scent in which sandalwood, suede and cumin come forward, set in a fresh, green, woody frame. It lasts well and sits at a moderate projection, staying close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. It reads more masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex. Grapefruit and ginger bring a cool lift while black pepper and cumin add spice. Suede and vetiver give it a leathery, earthy base, and sandalwood, cedarwood and Karmawood® build the woody body. Ambroxan and orris butter add a synthetic, softly powdery edge. Bentley Momentum Unlimited and Montale Greyland have a close profile.

Rital Date

7.6

Versȧtıle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Versȧtıle Rital Date is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It is picked mostly for daytime, office and casual wear, while evening and night use stay in the background. Votes on its character split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon, red mandarin orange, pink pepper, basil and rosemary, reading fresh, green and spicy. Fennel, Madagascan ginger and coumarin come through in the heart. It settles on a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand base of gaiac wood, sesame and Haitian vetiver.

Missoni (2015) (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Missoni · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Missoni Missoni is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance in which citrus and flowers lead. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. The top opens with Italian bergamot, Italian lemon and pear. Jasmine sambac gives the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, ambroxan and tonka bean close it with a woody, creamy sweetness. Bottega Veneta Illusione Tonka Solaire and Rasasi Hawas Sapphire have a close profile.

Hectic

8.7

Bujairami · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bujairami Hectic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on Calabrian bergamot, citron and Sicilian orange, with a spicy heart and a sweet edge that suits warm weather. Hectic's longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, and also sits comfortably in an office. It opens on citrus, then Ceylonese cinnamon, Nigerian ginger and Tunisian neroli add a spicy warmth. In the base, gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense soften the aquatic, fruity and sweet lines. Emper Downtown Ocean and Adyan Bleu d'Arabie have a close profile.

More Sex

6.6

Charlotte Tilbury · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Charlotte Tilbury More Sex is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy body against leather, musk and wood. It opens with juniper berry and black pepper, dry and sharp. In the middle, Aldron®, ambroxan, musk and leather come forward, and the leathery and animal accords blend with a synthetic sheen. The base of musk, woods and New Caledonian sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Votes on character lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Ulrich Lang Revolution and Davidoff Hot Water Night have a close profile.

Dark Cedrus

7.5

Lou de Pre · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lou de Pre Dark Cedrus is a fresh, masculine scent that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and blackcurrant over a woody base of cedarwood and ambroxan. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine leads the character votes, with modern next. The top pairs lemon, bergamot, blackcurrant, pineapple and apple for a citrusy, fruity, lightly sweet start. Moroccan rose, juniper and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base of cedarwood, ambroxan, musk, oakmoss and leather dries down woody and smoky. Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Rose Ardoise

7.4

Atelier Materi · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Atelier Materi Rose Ardoise is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that pairs Turkish damask rose and French Rosa centifolia with leather and vetiver. It opens with Peruvian pepper tree and nutmeg, and the heart brings sage together with the two roses. Ambroxan, leather and vetiver form the base; the floral side sits on this woody, leathery ground, so the impression is dry and clean rather than sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though both get votes, so it sits comfortably in between.

Mimosa

7.3

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Eaux Primordiales Mimosa is a fresh, floral scent that sets citrus brightness against a powdery, creamy softness, and it leans towards women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. The top is aldehydes, bergamot, neroli and cyclamen, bright and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom carry it into floral territory. The base of mimosa, ambroxan and white musk leaves it sweet, powdery and creamy.

Adone

7.6

Agatho · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agatho Adone is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and green character against a floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, while winter barely gets a look. Leisure, daily wear and the office are its most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with grapefruit, blackcurrant and pink pepper, a lively, fruity start with a light spicy edge. The heart brings white lily, jasmine and damask rose for a soft floral body. In the base, precious woods, ambroxan and white musk settle it onto a clean, woody footing.